Today in History Daily Quiz — 2026-05-26

Question 1

On this day in 1940, the evacuation of Allied soldiers from which French port began?

Accepted Answer

Dunkirk

Answer

Le Havre

Answer

Calais

Answer

Cherbourg

Question 2

Born on this day in 1907, who was the American actor known as "The Duke" and famous for his roles in Westerns?

Accepted Answer

John Wayne

Answer

James Stewart

Answer

Gary Cooper

Answer

Clint Eastwood

Question 3

On this day in 1934, the Zephyr train set a speed record from Denver to which city?

Accepted Answer

Chicago

Answer

Minneapolis

Answer

Kansas City

Answer

St. Louis

Question 4

On this day in 1897, the novel "Dracula" was officially published. Who wrote this classic vampire story?

Accepted Answer

Bram Stoker

Answer

Mary Shelley

Answer

Edgar Allan Poe

Answer

H.G. Wells

Question 5

On this day in 1927, Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company produced the last of which iconic car model before replacing it?

Accepted Answer

Model T

Answer

Mustang

Answer

Thunderbird

Answer

Model A

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